Shawnee KS Police Department

Our Tactical Response Team recently completed scenario-based training to prepare for high-risk situations. The training helps ensure our team is ready to respond safely and effectively.

Join the Shawnee Citizens’ Police Academy for an inside look at our daily operations! -Thursdays, 6:30–9:30 p.m. -Aug 29 – Nov 14 Spots are limited. Sign up here: zurl.co/MUpEE

CRAM THE CRUISER: Help us stuff our police cruisers with school supplies for local students! 🗓 Saturday, August 2 🕙 10 AM – 1 PM 📍 Target – 15700 Shawnee Mission Parkway Join the Shawnee Police Department to support students as they gear up for the new school year. Every…

Please join us in wishing K9 Dagger a happy 4th birthday! Dagger joined the Shawnee Police Department K9 Unit in May 2023.

We're downtown for Moonlight Market: Christmas in July! There’s still time to stop by to say hi to our interns and officers!

Flash Flood Warning until 6:45 a.m.: Please stay weather-aware and avoid travel if possible. Flash flooding has caused road closures in numerous locations in Johnson County, including Shawnee. Please use caution and do not drive through water on the roadway. Debris from…

There’s still time to register your team for this year’s Heroes Pull in support of Special Olympics Kansas! Date: Sunday, September 21 Time: 12:30–3:30 p.m. Location: 11600 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, KS Register yourself or your team: charity.pledgeit.org/heroespull2025

Good Catch: On July 13 around 2:50 p.m., a stolen vehicle was reported near a business parking lot near W. 65th Street and Maurer Road. Officers located the vehicle and used pursuit prevention tactics to take the driver into custody without incident. The stolen vehicle was…

Today, we pause to honor the ultimate sacrifice Officer Donald Gamblin Jr. made in service to the citizens of Shawnee on July 13, 1991. Although uniforms fade and badges show signs of wear, the memory of a fallen law enforcement officer will never be forgotten.

Meet our newest summer interns with the Shawnee Police Department. They joined our Tactical Response Team and evening shift officers for a group workout to see how we stay prepared for the job.

Join Our Team: Now Hiring Police Officers! We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and paid training. Lateral and certified officers may receive up to five years of service credit. The salary range starts at $61,500 and goes up to $100,000. Additionally, certified officers…

It's almost time for National Night Out 2025 in Shawnee! Join officers for this year’s National Night Out at the Thomas A. Soetaert Aquatic Center at 13805 Johnson Drive on Tuesday, August 5, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Mark your calendar. We hope to see you there for a great night…

Local sales? Remember that we have an Internet Exchange location at our Police Department at 5850 Renner Road! The location is video monitored 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, where you can feel safe making a purchase exchange. To learn more: zurl.co/8OlS

Ever wondered what it's like behind the badge? Join our Shawnee Citizens’ Police Academy and get a closer look into our daily operations! Limited spaces available—enroll now! Sessions will meet on Thursday nights from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Shawnee Justice Center from…

Happy Fourth of July from all of us at the Shawnee Police Department! Celebrate responsibly and remember that fireworks can be legally used within city limits between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. on July 4th. Please note officers will be enforcing this ordinance.

This week, officers completed high-risk vehicle tactics training, focusing on safely approaching and securing potentially dangerous situations. Regular training like this helps ensure both officer and public safety.